What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Practice Coordinator position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
NURSING LEADERSHIP
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou #NMHSCareers
**JOB SUMMARY** The Coordinator – Clinical Nursing Practice at North Mississippi Health Services plans, coordinates, and implements activities related to nursing recruitment with a focus on nursing schools, retention of nursing Externs and Interns, and Graduate Nurse education. They serve as a liaison between Nursing Practice and various departments, nursing schools, and graduate nurses, ensuring effective communication and promoting a positive environment. The coordinator also oversees performance improvement initiatives, maintains compliance with budgets, utilizes resources to stay informed about changing trends in nursing education and practice, and assists and supports the Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager with departmental tasks and programs. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** Coordinate: * Plans, coordinates and implements the retention/recruitment activities: Faculty Forum, Nursing School visits, career fairs, and other events that promote nursing. * Plans, coordinates and implements quarterly NDNQI Pressure Injury survey. * Assists the Director of Nursing Practice with: o Nursing Orientation. o Graduate Nurses program. o Nurse Extern and Intern program. o Educational Information/Training. o Clinician Support. * Coordinates the Clinical Ladder “ADVANCE” Program. Reporting/Recordkeeping: * Responsible for accuracy of nurses notes/documentation, maintaining/updating Nurse’s Net and review of patients medical charts. Maintains and reviews educational records of Nurse Externs, Nurse Interns, and Graduate Nurses; to include orientation competency, initial competencies, annual review, and certifications. Customer Relations: * Creates and maintains good interaction between Nursing Practice and Nurse Managers, Educators, Schools of Nursing, and Graduate Nurses. * Primary liaison for Management Information Systems(MIS), Risk Management, Organizational Performance Department (OPD), Pharmacy, and Schools of Nursing. * Maintains contact with current nursing students on minimum of quarterly basis for recruitment purposes. Staff Training/Education: * Provides orientation and competency check offs for Externs, Interns, and Graduate Nurses. * Reviews literature/information related to nursing practices/education. Performance Improvement: * Reviews all “ Safety Solutions” related to pressure injury and reports to OPD leadership. * Reviews and analyzes results of PI data and develop education plans to address improvement in pressure injury. * Supports Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager in assessing results of Performance Improvement indicators, developing and implementing programs based on this data to improve quality of care. Performs chart audits and supports the Nurse Managers in assisting with education. Budget: * Assures compliance of departmental budget, Recruitment and Retention activities, and supplies for Nursing Orientation Self Development: * Utilizes resources to stay informed of changing trends in nursing education, practice, and retention. * Ensure continued education around pressure ulcer development and prevention. Regulatory: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. * Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations. * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Promotes constant survey-readiness through interdisciplinary rounding and participation in accreditation surveys. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required And Master's Degree Preferred **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** 1-3 years Minimum of 3 years of Nursing experience Required And 1-3 years Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience Preferred **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Excellent written and verbal communication Required N/A Excellent organizational, teaching, and presentation skills Required N/A Proficient in the use of computers Required N/A Excellent interpersonal skills Required N/A Maintains a high degree of professionalism Required N/A Serves as a project director/liaison for various programs/projects within the department Required N/A Coordinates new product trials and implementation with vendors and Clinical Nurse Educators Required N/A Attends committee meetings to discuss operations, needs, and opportunities (as requested) Required N/A Assists in identifying opportunities and developing strategic initiative for performance improvement across nursing practice Required N/A Develops and implements orientation processes for new graduates and summer nurse externs Required N/A Must have extensive contact with: nursing leaders, Service Line Administrators, Employment Services, Nursing School Faculty and Students, Graduate Nurses, and Director of Nursing Support Required N/A Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve Required N/A Must have contact/correspondence with the Professional Recruiters to develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities to retract/retain Graduate Nurses Required N/A Knowledge of general nursing principles and NMHS practices and policies Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Registered Nurse
Bachelors
NURSING LEADERSHIP
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou #NMHSCareers
Job Description
**JOB SUMMARY** The Coordinator – Clinical Nursing Practice at North Mississippi Health Services plans, coordinates, and implements activities related to nursing recruitment with a focus on nursing schools, retention of nursing Externs and Interns, and Graduate Nurse education. They serve as a liaison between Nursing Practice and various departments, nursing schools, and graduate nurses, ensuring effective communication and promoting a positive environment. The coordinator also oversees performance improvement initiatives, maintains compliance with budgets, utilizes resources to stay informed about changing trends in nursing education and practice, and assists and supports the Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager with departmental tasks and programs. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** Coordinate: * Plans, coordinates and implements the retention/recruitment activities: Faculty Forum, Nursing School visits, career fairs, and other events that promote nursing. * Plans, coordinates and implements quarterly NDNQI Pressure Injury survey. * Assists the Director of Nursing Practice with: o Nursing Orientation. o Graduate Nurses program. o Nurse Extern and Intern program. o Educational Information/Training. o Clinician Support. * Coordinates the Clinical Ladder “ADVANCE” Program. Reporting/Recordkeeping: * Responsible for accuracy of nurses notes/documentation, maintaining/updating Nurse’s Net and review of patients medical charts. Maintains and reviews educational records of Nurse Externs, Nurse Interns, and Graduate Nurses; to include orientation competency, initial competencies, annual review, and certifications. Customer Relations: * Creates and maintains good interaction between Nursing Practice and Nurse Managers, Educators, Schools of Nursing, and Graduate Nurses. * Primary liaison for Management Information Systems(MIS), Risk Management, Organizational Performance Department (OPD), Pharmacy, and Schools of Nursing. * Maintains contact with current nursing students on minimum of quarterly basis for recruitment purposes. Staff Training/Education: * Provides orientation and competency check offs for Externs, Interns, and Graduate Nurses. * Reviews literature/information related to nursing practices/education. Performance Improvement: * Reviews all “ Safety Solutions” related to pressure injury and reports to OPD leadership. * Reviews and analyzes results of PI data and develop education plans to address improvement in pressure injury. * Supports Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager in assessing results of Performance Improvement indicators, developing and implementing programs based on this data to improve quality of care. Performs chart audits and supports the Nurse Managers in assisting with education. Budget: * Assures compliance of departmental budget, Recruitment and Retention activities, and supplies for Nursing Orientation Self Development: * Utilizes resources to stay informed of changing trends in nursing education, practice, and retention. * Ensure continued education around pressure ulcer development and prevention. Regulatory: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. * Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations. * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Promotes constant survey-readiness through interdisciplinary rounding and participation in accreditation surveys. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required And Master's Degree Preferred **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** 1-3 years Minimum of 3 years of Nursing experience Required And 1-3 years Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience Preferred **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Excellent written and verbal communication Required N/A Excellent organizational, teaching, and presentation skills Required N/A Proficient in the use of computers Required N/A Excellent interpersonal skills Required N/A Maintains a high degree of professionalism Required N/A Serves as a project director/liaison for various programs/projects within the department Required N/A Coordinates new product trials and implementation with vendors and Clinical Nurse Educators Required N/A Attends committee meetings to discuss operations, needs, and opportunities (as requested) Required N/A Assists in identifying opportunities and developing strategic initiative for performance improvement across nursing practice Required N/A Develops and implements orientation processes for new graduates and summer nurse externs Required N/A Must have extensive contact with: nursing leaders, Service Line Administrators, Employment Services, Nursing School Faculty and Students, Graduate Nurses, and Director of Nursing Support Required N/A Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve Required N/A Must have contact/correspondence with the Professional Recruiters to develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities to retract/retain Graduate Nurses Required N/A Knowledge of general nursing principles and NMHS practices and policies Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Registered Nurse
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Bachelors
